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The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide for Kids Aged 1 to 5
Christmas can be stressful for parents. Juggling kids, in-laws and pets, let alone the turkey! So...
The 10 Greatest Inventions by Children
Little learners are just beginning to understand the world around them. But that hasn’t stopped m...
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Here are 5 Fab Recycled Crafts for after Christmas If you are looking for a fun way to repurpose ...
DIY Christmas Decorations
It's the most wonderful time of the year! This blog post includes instructions for 3 D.I.Y Christ...
How Do I Keep My Child Entertained in the Summer?
When school is out for summer, our children suddenly have a lot of spare time on their hands. You...
How Can I Help My Child to Write Creatively?
Its National Writing Day! At Jaques, we are sharpening our pencils, blotting our pens, and asking...
What is a Good Age for Play Food Fun?
Amongst many typical parental words of guidance is, ‘Don’t play with your food’. So, asking, “Wha...
DIY Slushies Recipe
How to Make Your Own Slushy Drinks at Home Can you imagine a world in which you could make your o...
How Does a Play Kitchen Help a Child’s Development?
Little chefs unite! Prepare for pastries, salivate with spectacular sauces, and set the table for...
What Toys Will Keep a 3-Year-old Busy?
At Jaques, we love to see children engaged in Montessori toy magic. Learning through play is a wo...
What Instruments Can a 5-Year-Old Play?
Musical instruments offer growing children with such a wide range of benefits, that it is natural...
Get Creative & Make a Difference!
A Poem of Creativity   With the BBC launching their "Get Creative & Make a Difference" initia...
How to Nurture Children’s Creativity
Join Jaques of London, as we put our on-staff educators to work and discover how to nurture child...
10 Wonderful Ways to Encourage Your Child to Write
Writing is one of the greatest joys of self-expression and imagination. Join Jaques of London, as...
How to Thank a Teacher on ‘Thank a Teacher Day – 2021’
Wednesday the 5th of May brings with it a very special day for all children, parents and guardian...
How Can I Improve My Child’s Reading?
  Getting Kids to Read   There has never been a better time to invest into your child’s reading r...
Gardening Week Resources for Little Learners
Get your Daily Dose of Vitamin G, with Jaques of London   It’s National Gardening Week! What bett...
Is Music Good for Children?
  Music is magical! We all know that. Whether a rocking rebel, dance devotee or folk fanatic, we ...
What is a Good Age to Start Chess?
What is a Good Age to Start Chess?   Every chess champion has had to encounter their first rallyi...
Top Easter Crafts for Kids
Top Easter crafts for kids should be egg-static fun and ensure that your little bunny buddies a...